World in a glass Ball
This post will cover two challenges Beautiful Sunday hosted by @ace108, and Sublime Sunday, created and hosted by @c0ff33a,
Quite a few people seem to like the shots I have been doing with the Glass ball that I have So I thought I would share a few more shots with it in this post, I think there's a chance someone may see one or more of these shots as beautiful, but I think there's more of a chance some may find some of the shots Sublime :)
Now I myself like to try and see the beauty in everything and every one and do not equate beauty to value or external looks when it comes to people I think that the real beauty is the beauty within a person's heart and soul, not just on the external looks.
Now that said there are no photos of people in this post, but thinking of these shots with images caught inside a crystal ball, came to mind as I was preparing these photos for this post, OK I have waffled enough onto the shots.
This first shot is taken of the Information booth and clock in the main concourse in Grand Central terminal
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Now someone asked me is it hard to get these types of shots fo=cusinginthe center of the ball, and to a degree it is especially when like for these ones your trying to hold the ball at the right position with one hand and at the same time adjust the focus on the camera and the settings to get the shot.
Of course, it would be easier if I had the camera on a tripod but I am too lazy to bother with carrying a tripod into the city on the train most days and secondly in many places in the city including Grand Central you will get told to move along if you try and setup a tripod.
Another option would be to sit the glass ball on something so you don't have to hold it, but so far in most places where I have tried it there is nothing to sit it on, I am trying to think of an easier way to have it and also so my hand isn't in the shots but haven't come up with a way yet.
OK waffling again back to the photos this next shot is also in Grand Central and I played around with the edit of this one as you no doubt will notice
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And incase you are wondering yes I did get odd looks from people holding up a glass ball and my Camera while in Grand Central Terminal :)
So some have said I should do a selfie now and again so here goes :)
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And that’s all folks
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Glassy balls! I love this, so glad you shared a few new photos with the glass ball - it’s just incredible and makes the mundane awesome. My favourite is the grand central terminal - just amazing seeing it all in that glass ball. !COFFEEA 15
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Thanks Mate I did have fun with it and got some new ones recently now I just need ot find the time to edit them, tomorrow I will be taking sublime in another direction LOL
Thanks for the Coffea
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I like doing crystal ball photos and bring it everywhere but forget to use it most times! I never tried a glass ball tho, it looks clearer. Does the picture appear upside down like a crystal ball? I generally have my partner in crime @silvergingerman hold it for me. Almost the best way to do it, it's hard by yourself trying to focus, photograph and hold! I'm sure there is a passer by that might be willing to help with your projects.
I like the effects you added on the second pic. Nice shots!
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Well I am not sure if mne is a crystal or glass ball I bought it a few years back probably just glass, and yes having someone else to hold it would make it a lot easier for sure
I hope your weekend went well :)
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You would know with the diff in price, Crystal ones are $$ especially to get them clear and flawless. I think I might like the glass look better tho. I'm gonna have to get one. What week-end!! (I work all weekend) everyday is tuesday!! lol . Have a great rest of the weekend!! xox
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Ohh yeah thatsa good point so for sure mine isnt Crystal I didnt spend too much on it LOL
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You have quite the eye for imaging @tattoodjay. These shots are very cool, nice job, keep it coming.
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Thanks Kindly so nice of you to say have a greta Sunday
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The second photo is my favorite! Have you ever taken the glass ball to the beach, I bet you could get some amazing shots. You could set it on the sand or get a little stand for it.
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I actually took it to the beach this mornings but it was too cloudy and windy so didn't get it out of my bag, but i have other times
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A lovely Sunday, the crystal ball is something sublime for this day, I would like to see shots in my favorite place, I imagine a sunny day with a blue sky inside that crystal ball.
May a beautiful Sunday continue.
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I will see what I can do with the ball and the sky on a nice day
I hope your weekend went well :)
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Excellent I'll wait
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It may be a while to get good shots with it i really need good light and it doesn’t look like we will have any sunny days this week
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I've already heard about your weather because of the forecasts it has left.
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You making good use of that. I'm also thinking of carrying mine but the lady thinks I should carry ball unnecessarily.
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LOl MY wife cannot understand why I carry it around sometimes LOL
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Damn, that means it's a woman thing. Their bags can be full of different colours lipsticks and nail polish but anything we carry is extra. :-)
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LOL I was just thinking the same all they carry in their bag and they worry about one extra thing in ours LOL
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Really Beautiful!
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Thanks they were fun to do for something different
I hope your weekend went well :)
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Firstly, congratulations hitting a 70 rep, my friend @tattoodjay! Secondly... What do you call that ball? Ace108 carries one and you do too... so is that a standard ? I like both photos! The first one made me think about how a fish would see things (I think I watch too many cartoons), and the second one is very artistic!
Have a lively Sunday, my friend.
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I think its simply called a glass ball if I remember rightly thats what I searched for when finding and getting mine , and no its not standard, its really just a fun thing some of us get to play with from time to time, I generally only get mine out once every couple of years but these shots seem quite popular so maybe I should get it out more often :)
I hope your weekend went well :)
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So I wanted to post something similar to your glass ball... but it is not good enough I think... but here it is because I took the photo with you in mind, @tattoodjay:
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That is cool and fun I really like it :)
Enjoy whats remaining of your evening and weekend
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I relish your compliment... I am encouraged once again, hehehe!!! On to taking more photos!!
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Remember the first thing is to have fun everything else comes with time :)
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These glass ball shots are really nice and i enjoy it.
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Thanks they were fun to do :)
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That second shot is really awesome. I like it a lot! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for your feedback, I must do more fun shots with the ball soon
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Lucky you @tattoodjay here is your COFFEEA, view all your tokens at steem-engine.com Vote for c0ff33a as Witness
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